Four of anime's biggest franchises just landed on the 2026 Harvey Awards ballot. In the Best Adaptation from a Comic Book or Graphic Novel category, the nominees include Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc, Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle - Akaza Returns, My Hero Academia — Final Season, and the second season of the One Piece live-action series. The ceremony runs October 9, 2026, at New York Comic Con.
Quick answer
The 2026 Harvey Awards name Chainsaw Man, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, My Hero Academia and One Piece among Best Adaptation nominees, with winners announced October 9, 2026 at New York Comic Con. According to SenpaiRanks, Chainsaw Man leads this group with an 8.39 adjusted score, followed by Demon Slayer at 8.36 and My Hero Academia at 7.80 on the dual-axis board.
The nominees, ranked
Here's how the anime-side nominees sit on SenpaiRanks' board — Consensus and Quality combined into the adjusted score.
1. Chainsaw Man — 8.39 MAPPA's adaptation is the top-ranked name on this ballot, and the Reze Arc film is the nominated work. Streaming on Crunchyroll.
2. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba — 8.36 ufotable's juggernaut, with the Infinity Castle films carrying the story to its climax. Streaming on Crunchyroll and Netflix.
3. My Hero Academia — 7.80 Bones' hero epic reached its Final Season, the nominated entry. Streaming on Crunchyroll and Hulu.
4. One Piece The nominee here is Netflix's live-action second season — but the anime remains the franchise's spine. Track the original on SenpaiRanks.
How to read it
Award ballots are one signal; a ranking board is another. The Harvey nod says industry professionals rate these adaptations — SenpaiRanks says how the audience rates them, split across Consensus (broadly liked) and Quality (holds up). That's the wedge a single MyAnimeList number misses: Chainsaw Man and Demon Slayer both clear 8.3 here, but the why differs axis to axis. Disagree with the order? Rate them yourself and move your pick up the board.
For the full field, see our best anime to watch in 2026 hub, the Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle film guide, and our dual-axis vs MyAnimeList breakdown.
Frequently asked questions
Q: Which anime are nominated for the 2026 Harvey Awards?
A: Chainsaw Man (Reze Arc film), Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle, My Hero Academia Final Season, and the One Piece live-action second season, in the Best Adaptation category.
Q: When are the 2026 Harvey Awards?
A: October 9, 2026, at New York Comic Con.
Q: Which nominee ranks highest on SenpaiRanks?
A: Chainsaw Man, with an 8.39 adjusted score, edges Demon Slayer at 8.36.
Q: Where can I watch these nominees?
A: Chainsaw Man and My Hero Academia stream on Crunchyroll; Demon Slayer is on Crunchyroll and Netflix; the One Piece live-action is on Netflix.
Q: What are the Harvey Awards?
A: A long-running comics industry award, with nominees selected by comics professionals, honoring outstanding work in sequential art.